NATIONAL/CLUB
Spent seven years playing for the Dallas Texans…Was a
four-time State Cup Champion and won the U.S. National
Championships…Won the Disney Soccer Showcase and the U.S.
National League…Was the USYS Region III
Champion…Helped the Texans to two Gothia Cup Quarterfinals
in Sweden.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Marcus High School and graduated in 2011.

PERSONAL
Duncan James Backus was born on January 28, 1993 in Dallas,
Texas…Parents are Dale Backus and Claire Amano…Has
two brothers, David and Tanner…Is majoring in film and media
studies at UCSB…Aspires to one day play professional
soccer…When he is off the field, he enjoys hanging out with
his family and friends…Can’t do without soccer or his
family…Listens to music before every game…Can best be
described as “hardworking and motivated”…His
most memorable sporting moment was winning a national championship
with the Dallas Texans…Would love to play with the U.S.
National Team in a World Cup and for Manchester United or Arsenal,
which he names as his favorite teams…Would love to play
against Manchester City…Favorite athletes are Wayne Rooney
and Cesc Fabregas…Names “Warrior” as his
favorite movie…Enjoys watching
“Workaholics.”